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RABAT — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI is set to celebrate his 60th birthday on Monday away from the public eye, as challenges abound almost a quarter century after he ascended the throne.The monarch is credited with effectively maintaining stability in a volatile region — in part through suppressing criticism — as well as modernising the economy and pursuing assertive

A regularly updated collection of statements by African socialists, trade unions and democratic forces on the recent coup in Niger.

At least 17 soldiers died in a jihadist ambush in Niger, the government said, in a reminder of the nation’s deep security crisis as the military rulers face off against neighbours determined to reverse last month’s coup. An army detachment was “the victim of a terrorist ambush near the town of Koutougou” in the Tillaberi

Seventeen troops died in a jihadist ambush in Niger, the government said, in a reminder of the nations deep security crisis as its military rulers face off against neighbours determined to reverse last months coup.

The defence ministry added that another 20 soldiers had been wounded, six seriously, with all the casualties evacuated to the capital Niamey.

The Congress said instead of bringing the country together on Independence Day, Modi made it all about himself and his image and not accepting the challenges ahead and celebrating the country's journey so far

One does not need to listen to the prime minister's speech to understand his 10 year report card, his work is enough to reflect that he has failed, says Delhi minister Atishi

Opposition parties Tuesday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modis Independence Day speech as a "crass election speech filled with distortions, lies, exaggerations and vague promises" and his "farewell" address from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The Congress said instead of bringing the country together on Independence Day, Modi made it all about himself and his image and not accepting the challenges ahead and celebrating the countrys journey so far.

Military intervention in Niger by ECOWAS has been trailed by unpopular sentiments, if not outright rejection, in Nigeria and Niger.

It’s been over three weeks since the military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani sacked the administration of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic – our next door neighbor – on July 26. During the period, leaders and heads of governments in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have held two |